MOSBY'S ESSENTIALS FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWE RS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 Acute illness - ANSWER A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover Chronic illness - ANSWER An ongoing illness that is slow or gradual is onset, no known cure, illness can be controlled with medication Terminal illness - ANSWER An illness or injury from which the person will not likely to recover. The person - ANSWER Hospitals and long term care enters provide health care services. _____ ____________ is the focus of the care. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANSWER A nurse who has completed a 1 -year nursing program & has passed a licensing test. Also call licence vocational nurse Physician - ANSWER Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries Dietitian - ANSWER Assesses and plans for nutritional needs Podiatrist - ANSWER Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot disorders Physical therapist - ANSWER Assists persons with musculo -skeletal problems; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability Cleric - ANSWER Assists with spiritual needs Social worker - ANSWER Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting illness and recovery
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